"Thank you. You were right. I had to tell the Clan myself. You have a good spirit, young one. When it is time for you to receive your warrior name, tell Sunfall I would have named you Lionheart." |
— Pinestar to Lionpaw in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 310 |
Lionheart is a golden tabby tom[2] with green eyes,[12] and thick fur like a lion's mane.[2]
Lionheart was a deputy of ThunderClan under Bluestar's leadership in the forest territories. He was born to Speckletail and Smallear as Lionkit along with his sister, Goldenkit. He became an apprentice as Lionpaw with Swiftbreeze as his mentor. During his apprenticeship, he witnessed Pinestar visiting the Twolegplace, but told nothing to his Clanmates when Pinestar asked him. However, when Pinestar decided to leave ThunderClan and become a kittypet, Lionpaw convinced him to tell the Clan about it himself, and Pinestar said that he would have named him Lionheart. Sunstar granted him the name, Lionheart, when he became a warrior and he fathered Frostfur's kits: Brackenfur, Cinderpelt, Thornclaw and Brightheart. Lionheart mentored Graypaw as his first apprentice, training him with Firepaw when the kittypet joined ThunderClan. After Redtail died, Bluestar made Lionheart deputy; however, he died due to his wounds after ShadowClan attacked ThunderClan's camp. He ascended to StarClan and granted Firestar and Bramblestar one of their nine lives, and fought in The Great Battle.
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History
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The Prophecies Begin
- "Understand that Bluestar does not make this offer lightly. If you wish you train with us, we will take you to our Clan. You must either live with us and respect our ways, or return to your Twolegplace and never come back. You cannot live with a paw in each world."
- ―Lionheart to Rusty Into the Wild, page 22
- After Redtail's death, Bluestar names Lionheart deputy. He and Tigerclaw train the newly renamed Firepaw by showing him the territory and teaching him, Graypaw and Ravenpaw how to stalk prey. He forms a close bond with Graypaw and Firepaw, and gently teases them when they don't pay much attention to his stories during a Gathering. Lionheart remains in camp while Bluestar, Tigerclaw, and the apprentices journey to the Moonstone. However, ShadowClan attacks the camp and Lionheart is killed. Graypaw mourns for his mentor during the vigil, and Bluestar chooses Tigerclaw as his successor. He appears in StarClan during Firestar's leadership ceremony and grants him the gift of courage.
Super Editions
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- In Bluestar's Prophecy, Lionkit is born to Speckletail alongside his sister, Goldenkit. He becomes an apprentice and is mentored by Swiftbreeze. He trains with Bluepaw and Snowpaw and the former is often annoyed by the young apprentice's cheerful attitude. However, Bluepaw admires his strength and courage. Sunfall takes over his training when Swiftbreeze is expecting kits, and Lionpaw discovers Pinestar sneaking into Twolegplace, and defends his leader when Pinestar announces he was leaving to become a kittypet. Pinestar admires his spirit, and tells him he would've named him Lionheart. Sunstar follows through Pinestar's request, and Lionpaw receives his warrior name of Lionheart. He becomes one of Bluestar's most trusted warriors.
Detailed description
- Lionheart is a big,[13] broad-shouldered,[14] bulky,[15] pale[16] golden tabby tom[2] with green eyes.[12] He has thick,[3] tufty fur,[17] and thick fur[2] around his neck,[3] like a lion's mane.[2]
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Main images
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Alternate images
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Official art
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Ceremonies
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Family
- Main article: Lionheart/Family
- Lionheart's parents are Smallear and Speckletail, and his siblings are Goldenflower, Snowkit and Mistlekit. His mate is Frostfur, and Thornclaw, Brackenfur, Brightheart and Cinderpelt are their children. For more of Lionheart's family, click here!
Appearances
- Moth Flight's Vision (Vision or Dream)
- Pinestar's Choice
- Crookedstar's Promise
- Bluestar's Prophecy
- Spottedleaf's Heart
- Redtail's Debt
- Into the Wild † (First appearance)
- Fire and Ice (Mentioned only)
- Forest of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- A Dangerous Path (Mentioned only)
- The Darkest Hour
- Blackfoot's Reckoning (Flashback only)
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish
- The Sight
- Eclipse
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Night Whispers
- Sign of the Moon
- Ravenpaw's Farewell
- The Last Hope
- Bramblestar's Storm (Indirect mention only)
- Secrets of the Clans (Retconned)
- Code of the Clans
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
- The Elders' Concern (Mentioned only)
Trivia
Author statements
- Vicky has said on more than one occasion about the possibility of Lionheart fathering Frostfur's kits,[18][19] and at least once that Lionheart never fathered kits.[20]
- Vicky thinks that Smallear may be Lionheart and Goldenflower's father.[21]
- Lionheart is one of Kate's favorite characters.[blog 1]
Mistakes
- Lionheart has mistakenly been described with yellow eyes,[22] and shown as a solid colored cat,[23] despite being a tabby.[2]
- In The Elders' Concern, Lionheart was said to be the deputy before Firestar,[24] even though Tigerstar became deputy after Lionheart died.[11]
- In The Last Hope, it is said that he gave Firestar a life of justice,[25] when he really gave him a life of courage,[26] and Redtail gave him justice.[26]
Continuity
The following information is from sources considered non-canon or retconned.
- In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, he is listed as Sunstar's apprentice,[27] even though his mentor was Swiftbreeze.[9] Lionheart speaks about StarClan, describing the afterlife of Clan warriors, their relation to the living cats, and their journey to the lake.[28]
Quotes
- Goosefeather: "This is how we will be crushed by WindClan."
- Lionkit: "How can a dumb bit of fresh-kill tell you that?"
- Bluestar's Prophecy, page 97
- Lionpaw: "I love snowy days... Everything looks so clean and bright."
- Bluepaw: "You love everything."
- Bluestar's Prophecy, page 143
- Lionpaw: "I wish I'd gone! I could have used that move you taught me."
- Bluepaw: "It's the only one you know!"
- Bluestar's Prophecy, page 193
- "No! I will not lie for you! You might not want to be our leader anymore, but you could at least be brave enough to tell the Clan yourself. They deserve to know the truth, that you are leaving to become a kittypet."
- ―Lionpaw getting angry at Pinestar Code of the Clans, page 148
- Lionheart: "You see now why prey is so precious. Why we must fight to protect what little we have."
- Firepaw: "But that seems foolish! Why can't the Clans work together and share their hunting grounds, instead of fighting each other?"
- Into the Wild, page 60
- "There is a trace of all the great cats in every cat today. You can thank LeopardClan for the speed and hunting skills you now possess. We would not be night hunters without our TigerClan ancestors, and our love for the sun's warmth comes from LionClan."
- ―Lionheart to Graypaw and Firepaw Into the Wild, pages 145-146
- "Oh, go away, the pair of you! Next time I hope Bluestar decides to bring apprentices who appreciate what they hear."
- ―Lionheart gently teasing Firepaw and Graypaw Into the Wild, page 146
- Lionheart: "Safe journey."
- Bluestar: "I know I can trust you to keep the camp safe."
- Into the Wild, page 168
- "We have come to give you strength."
- ―Lionheart to Leafpool Leafpool's Wish, page Chapter 1
- "We have come to do something we should have done a long time ago, we would like to give you your warrior name. You have far more than earned it, with the courage, fairness, and loyalty you have shown to these cats..."
- ―Lionheart praising Ravenpaw Ravenpaw's Farewell, page Chapter 10
External links
- Warrior of the Week Gallery #28 - Lionheart on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #28) (backup link)
- A First Time For Nine Lives on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Importance of 'Paws on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Where it all began on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- As long as the moon is full... on the Warriors official website (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 47
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Revealed in Into the Wild, allegiances
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 48
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 197
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 143
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 360
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 101
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 51
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 176
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 72
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 199
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 17
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 45
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 180
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 270
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, page 183
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 249
- ↑ Revealed onVicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's facebook page
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's facebook page
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 407
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 520
- ↑ Revealed in The Elders' Concern, undefined
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 329
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, pages 48-54
- ↑ Revealed in Secrets of the Clans, page 23
- ↑ Revealed in Secrets of the Clans
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